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High Street, Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2DA
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01 December 2025
Can't fault Handkerchief Day Nursery! My daughter was there from babies right through to pre school she is now turning 11 and it was the best then so there was no doubt in my mind when I had my son 8.5 years on that he would go there too. I think it says something when some of the staff are still there all these years on! They are all so friendly and loving, they go out there way to give me a full handover when I pick up. My son absolutely loves it! He has developed so early with his speech and funny character!! His favourite day being Tuesday when and entertainer goes and now he is starting Forest School which is just the best for his learning and development and getting all that fresh air! Every time he moves up a room I feel nervous but they do the transitions so well and my son has never been upset or worried, just excited and the bond he builds with the team in each room is so wonderful to see!! All in all a positive experience that has lasted years!! Thank you everyone xx
25 November 2025
Daughter is in the tweenies room and absolutely loves it! The staff take wonderful care of her, offering fun, engaging activities, lots of support & encouragement for developmental growth, and tasty, nutritional meals. The center is well-organized, clean, and welcoming and the outdoor play space is wonderful! Management is very pleasant and communicative. We have zero complaints - it's a fantastic daycare center!
25 November 2025
Handkerchief Nursery have been truly amazing since our son started in May. We were incredibly impressed with the process of settling our son in, offering as many settling in sessions needed for him to feel comfortable. Due to a medical condition and ongoing tests, we have a personal treatment plan which the team have remained diligent with the whole way through. There is absolutely no doubt that everyone genuinely cares. The nursery is our sons favourite place, he loves socialising with the other children as well as adults, painting, outside play, food, and is also given the time and space to play independently. The team are always warm and welcoming and are so informative with updates throughout the day, both on the app and in person on pick up. Parents evening offered is in depth, with personal feedback and time to discuss any questions or concerns. The team have always respected our schedule around feeding and naps etc, and have always been reactive and supportive with any change.
16 June 2025
My daughter has been going to the nursery since she was 1 year old, and despite being nervous leaving her the nursery soon settled her in and she has loved going from day one. The nursery do a variety of activities inside and outside. My daughter's confidence and learning has grown phenomenally. Would highly recommend.
05 June 2024
My baby started at 6 months old and I was nervous to leave her but she absolutely loves it. Everyone is lovely that works there and made our transition easy and comfortable. I’m really happy we have this place for my daughter.
21 June 2019
Great family feel nursery - my daughter loves it. All staff are so kind and caring. The food is excellent and varied and the room and outdoor space is great.
19 June 2019
The nursery staff provide excellent care and support to both the children and the parents. They are never too busy to update parents or answer questions. Your outdoor space is amazing and imaginative with something for all tastes and interests. Forest School is a big hit in our family and it is evident that the staff put a lot of thought into everything. Well done to those staff who work within the preschool and baby room.
07 June 2019
The nursery's support has been outstanding and my daughter has love every minute! So thank you. She's ready now for school and that's thanks to your help.
05 June 2019
From the minute we visited Handkerchief we knew this was the nursery for our boy. Overall appearance, features, rooms, areas, facilities and especially the staff really stood out and still do on a daily basis. We love the ethos of Handkerchief and the efforts everybody goes to maintain it, great variety of fresh fruit and cooked food on a daily basis, utilising natural, rustic and effective equipment to stimulate all of the children and modern technology to record, report and keep the parents updated regularly. Every member of Handkerchief really is a credit to it in every role they play. Top marks!
05 June 2019
We fell in love with the nursery from the first visit to look around and it hasn’t disappointed. We love everything about the place and the philosophy and vision trickles through to every detail. The staff are wonderful, the delivery is consistent. I couldn’t ask for more!
05 June 2019
Handkerchief is a lovely nursery. Both my daughters attend here. They both have special dietary and heath conditions. Handkerchief have always kept up to date with their health conditions, informing all staff who keep my daughters safe. They are able to cater and carefully plan around my children to ensure they’re involved in all activities. My eldest loves forest school. She enjoys looking after the animals, climbing the trees and exploring the workshop area. My youngest daughter started in the Spring and settled well with the staff members. Despite her separation anxiety, the staff are able to help keep her calm at drop off times. The staff are all well trained and treat each child with the love, care and attention they all need. They give me great confidence knowing my children are safe and happy.
05 June 2019
I couldn't sleep the night before my daughter started at Handkerchief because I was just so excited for her to start there. Luckily my excitement has continued as she has such a lovely time at every session. The staff, the surroundings, the energy, the other pupils just everything is brilliant and what you want from your child's nursery.
05 June 2019
The staff at Handkerchiefs are amazing and so lovely with the children. My little girl started at seven months in the baby room and is now in the Tweenie room so have met staff in both rooms. My girl settled very quickly in both rooms and it’s reassuring I can leave her and she will have a lovely day. It’s great that everything is included and the meals are nice and healthy too.
05 June 2019
Our daughter has LOVED going to Handkerchief’s from the very first day she started. The staff in the Tweenies room are lovely and they think up extremely creative activities for the children to do which I could never replicate at home. Would recommend to anyone.
28 May 2019
From the moment we visited Handkerchief Day Nursery we knew it was the one. Our son is very happy here and developing well. The staff are fantastic and the facilities are outstanding!
01 February 2019
You will not find another nursery where the word excellent can be applied to every aspect of it. From the office team, through to the nursery facilities and all the nursery staff right down to its very ethos Handkerchief shines out above all others. We looked at 9 separate nurseries before we decided on Handkerchief Nursery and I cannot convey succinctly enough just how pleased and impressed we have been. They make you feel like you are part of one big family, where nothing is too much trouble and your parenting is their parenting, and this can be seen in just how happy our little boy is with them. The facilities and approach the nursery has is without doubt leading the way in modern childcare, providing brilliant enrichment, enhancing our little one's development and encouraging him to explore, interact and grow. The Nursery Manager, Office Manager and ALL the team in the baby room are to be commended on a truly brilliant job. This nursery should be your only choice.
19 January 2018
My son loves going to nursery because all staff are lovely and friendly. No plastic toys is another good point. There is a huge garden right next to the baby room and babies can feel nature all the time.
19 January 2018
My daughter has been attending this nursery now for 4 months, at the start she would not settle when dropping her off but now loves attending and waves us off. This is down to the baby team being patient and helping her settle in. They are all very helpful and clearly caring of the children they have in their care. We receive detailed events of her day which always seem jam packed with fun and learning activities along with random emails with pictures during the day of what she is up to. Our daughter loves attending and, knowing this, we enjoy sending her there.
19 January 2018
The disruption of the extension/building work did cause some initial issues. However, now this is complete, I feel it is an excellent area for the children to be. I really like the varied activities the team seem to do with the children, from pumpkin carving to tasting of lemons etc and feel this will only get better as my child becomes older. I would love more photos to be sent, but understand this is not always possible and do appreciate the ones which are sent. The flexibility of the care staff (ie feeding early when an early pick up is required), is great and the team are very supportive and welcoming.
19 January 2018
I would definitely recommend this nursery to my family and friends as it provides a safe, fun and great learning environment for my daughter to grow. The staff are excellent and have been great with both of my daughters.
Latest Reviews for Handkerchief Day Nursery
01 December 2025
Can't fault Handkerchief Day Nursery! My daughter was there from babies right through to pre school she is now turning 11 and it was the best then so there was no doubt in my mind when I had my son 8.5 years on that he would go there too. I think it says something when some of the staff are still there all these years on! They are all so friendly and loving, they go out there way to give me a full handover when I pick up. My son absolutely loves it! He has developed so early with his speech and funny character!! His favourite day being Tuesday when and entertainer goes and now he is starting Forest School which is just the best for his learning and development and getting all that fresh air! Every time he moves up a room I feel nervous but they do the transitions so well and my son has never been upset or worried, just excited and the bond he builds with the team in each room is so wonderful to see!! All in all a positive experience that has lasted years!! Thank you everyone xx
25 November 2025
Daughter is in the tweenies room and absolutely loves it! The staff take wonderful care of her, offering fun, engaging activities, lots of support & encouragement for developmental growth, and tasty, nutritional meals. The center is well-organized, clean, and welcoming and the outdoor play space is wonderful! Management is very pleasant and communicative. We have zero complaints - it's a fantastic daycare center!
25 November 2025
Handkerchief Nursery have been truly amazing since our son started in May. We were incredibly impressed with the process of settling our son in, offering as many settling in sessions needed for him to feel comfortable. Due to a medical condition and ongoing tests, we have a personal treatment plan which the team have remained diligent with the whole way through. There is absolutely no doubt that everyone genuinely cares. The nursery is our sons favourite place, he loves socialising with the other children as well as adults, painting, outside play, food, and is also given the time and space to play independently. The team are always warm and welcoming and are so informative with updates throughout the day, both on the app and in person on pick up. Parents evening offered is in depth, with personal feedback and time to discuss any questions or concerns. The team have always respected our schedule around feeding and naps etc, and have always been reactive and supportive with any change.
16 June 2025
My daughter has been going to the nursery since she was 1 year old, and despite being nervous leaving her the nursery soon settled her in and she has loved going from day one. The nursery do a variety of activities inside and outside. My daughter's confidence and learning has grown phenomenally. Would highly recommend.
05 June 2024
My baby started at 6 months old and I was nervous to leave her but she absolutely loves it. Everyone is lovely that works there and made our transition easy and comfortable. I’m really happy we have this place for my daughter.
21 June 2019
Great family feel nursery - my daughter loves it. All staff are so kind and caring. The food is excellent and varied and the room and outdoor space is great.
19 June 2019
The nursery staff provide excellent care and support to both the children and the parents. They are never too busy to update parents or answer questions. Your outdoor space is amazing and imaginative with something for all tastes and interests. Forest School is a big hit in our family and it is evident that the staff put a lot of thought into everything. Well done to those staff who work within the preschool and baby room.
07 June 2019
The nursery's support has been outstanding and my daughter has love every minute! So thank you. She's ready now for school and that's thanks to your help.
05 June 2019
From the minute we visited Handkerchief we knew this was the nursery for our boy. Overall appearance, features, rooms, areas, facilities and especially the staff really stood out and still do on a daily basis. We love the ethos of Handkerchief and the efforts everybody goes to maintain it, great variety of fresh fruit and cooked food on a daily basis, utilising natural, rustic and effective equipment to stimulate all of the children and modern technology to record, report and keep the parents updated regularly. Every member of Handkerchief really is a credit to it in every role they play. Top marks!
05 June 2019
We fell in love with the nursery from the first visit to look around and it hasn’t disappointed. We love everything about the place and the philosophy and vision trickles through to every detail. The staff are wonderful, the delivery is consistent. I couldn’t ask for more!
05 June 2019
Handkerchief is a lovely nursery. Both my daughters attend here. They both have special dietary and heath conditions. Handkerchief have always kept up to date with their health conditions, informing all staff who keep my daughters safe. They are able to cater and carefully plan around my children to ensure they’re involved in all activities. My eldest loves forest school. She enjoys looking after the animals, climbing the trees and exploring the workshop area. My youngest daughter started in the Spring and settled well with the staff members. Despite her separation anxiety, the staff are able to help keep her calm at drop off times. The staff are all well trained and treat each child with the love, care and attention they all need. They give me great confidence knowing my children are safe and happy.
05 June 2019
I couldn't sleep the night before my daughter started at Handkerchief because I was just so excited for her to start there. Luckily my excitement has continued as she has such a lovely time at every session. The staff, the surroundings, the energy, the other pupils just everything is brilliant and what you want from your child's nursery.
05 June 2019
The staff at Handkerchiefs are amazing and so lovely with the children. My little girl started at seven months in the baby room and is now in the Tweenie room so have met staff in both rooms. My girl settled very quickly in both rooms and it’s reassuring I can leave her and she will have a lovely day. It’s great that everything is included and the meals are nice and healthy too.
05 June 2019
Our daughter has LOVED going to Handkerchief’s from the very first day she started. The staff in the Tweenies room are lovely and they think up extremely creative activities for the children to do which I could never replicate at home. Would recommend to anyone.
28 May 2019
From the moment we visited Handkerchief Day Nursery we knew it was the one. Our son is very happy here and developing well. The staff are fantastic and the facilities are outstanding!
01 February 2019
You will not find another nursery where the word excellent can be applied to every aspect of it. From the office team, through to the nursery facilities and all the nursery staff right down to its very ethos Handkerchief shines out above all others. We looked at 9 separate nurseries before we decided on Handkerchief Nursery and I cannot convey succinctly enough just how pleased and impressed we have been. They make you feel like you are part of one big family, where nothing is too much trouble and your parenting is their parenting, and this can be seen in just how happy our little boy is with them. The facilities and approach the nursery has is without doubt leading the way in modern childcare, providing brilliant enrichment, enhancing our little one's development and encouraging him to explore, interact and grow. The Nursery Manager, Office Manager and ALL the team in the baby room are to be commended on a truly brilliant job. This nursery should be your only choice.
19 January 2018
My son loves going to nursery because all staff are lovely and friendly. No plastic toys is another good point. There is a huge garden right next to the baby room and babies can feel nature all the time.
19 January 2018
My daughter has been attending this nursery now for 4 months, at the start she would not settle when dropping her off but now loves attending and waves us off. This is down to the baby team being patient and helping her settle in. They are all very helpful and clearly caring of the children they have in their care. We receive detailed events of her day which always seem jam packed with fun and learning activities along with random emails with pictures during the day of what she is up to. Our daughter loves attending and, knowing this, we enjoy sending her there.
19 January 2018
The disruption of the extension/building work did cause some initial issues. However, now this is complete, I feel it is an excellent area for the children to be. I really like the varied activities the team seem to do with the children, from pumpkin carving to tasting of lemons etc and feel this will only get better as my child becomes older. I would love more photos to be sent, but understand this is not always possible and do appreciate the ones which are sent. The flexibility of the care staff (ie feeding early when an early pick up is required), is great and the team are very supportive and welcoming.
19 January 2018
I would definitely recommend this nursery to my family and friends as it provides a safe, fun and great learning environment for my daughter to grow. The staff are excellent and have been great with both of my daughters.